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Canadian record producer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Donald K. Tarlton, CM (born 12 May 1943) is a Canadian record producer and promoter. He promoted many concerts and Canadian musicians under the name Donald K. Donald.
Donald K. Tarlton | |
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Also known as | Donald K. Donald |
Born | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | 12 May 1943
Occupation(s) | Record producer, promoter |
Labels | Last Gang Records, Aquarius |
Tarlton graduated from Rosemere High School in the Montreal area and then attended Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University).[1] His interest in entertainment promotion began in his youth.
In 1966 Tarlton founded Donald K. Donald Productions, a concert promotion and booking company.[2]
Tarlton was one of several people who founded the Montreal-based Aquarius Records, noted for artists such as April Wine, Corey Hart and Sum 41.[2]
Tarlton has also been an occasional theatre promoter in the United States, including the Tony Award-winning Black and Blue and Tango Argentino.
In 1998, Tarlton founded the music industry promotion company Le Groupe DKD and founded several new music labels.[2]
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